Centennial Celebration Wrapup

Centennial Golf Challenge

The weather was perfect; the competition fierce. On the brilliant course, each team was on its own trying to lay claim as the Champions in this scramble format golf tournament. In the end, only one group would take first place…and it happened to be the team of Golf Challenge organizer, Mike Madison. (hmmm…)

Zoo Trip

Monkey see, monkey do? These folks who visited the Oregon Zoo saw plenty of animal antics and tricks, while catching up with loved ones and old friends.

Alumni Reunion

The Alumni Reunion was a night of fond memories and warm friendship. Groups mingled over light snacks and beverages, students updated former professors, and a slide show encapsulated 100 years of Concordia’s history. As the evening went on, more and more people came — and many stayed into the wee hours of the morning reliving old times and sharing new stories.

The Memory Walk in the Library

The staff of the Concordia University Library put together a “Walk Through the Decades” — complete with photos and memorabilia from each decade of our 100-year history. In addition, they featured books and publications by CU alumni as well as CU faculty and staff.

Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance

The Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance was a time for us to honor and remember many people who touched our lived through their Concordia experience. Warm memories and beautiful stories illustrated the lives of those who have passed on.

Kids’ Camp

While the adults were off rehashing memories with old friends, their children were busy making new friends at Kids’ Camp. They took turns doing arts & crafts, playing sports and theatre games, and competing in a Scavenger Hunt…all which left them happy but tired at the end of the day.

College Receptions

The College of Education, the College of Theology, Arts & Sciences, and the School of Management took over the sunny center of campus for reunion receptions. The Deans of each College welcomed former students and their families, who came together to share what has been happening in their lives since they graduated from Concordia.

Alumni of Distinction Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

Concordia University honored five Concordia graduates with Alumni of Distinction awards:

• Dr. Allen Nauss
• Congressman David Reichert
• Dr. Carl Moser
• Dr. Olaf Nordling
• Sue Frymark

The Concordia Guild was also honored for its efforts.

Then, three athletes and three coaches were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame:

• Alphonso Niles
• Lennie Quashie
• Sarah Sowers
• Dr. Dwaine Brandt
• Dr. Charles Kunert
• Dr. Art Wahlers

A Legacy of Faith, A Barometer for the Future

The Saturday evening program began with a barbeque-style dinner under a tent on the Athletic Field.

Immediately following, the Reverend Dr. Warren Schumacher, president of the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and the Reverend Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, gave presentations highlighting the rich history of Concordia University and its partnership with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Afterwards, a dessert reception was hosted by the Concordia University Foundation back under the tent.